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Hypebeast
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
CD Projekt Red To Expand the ‘Cyberpunk' Universe With ‘Project Orion' Game
Summary CD Projekt Red's highly anticipated sequel toCyberpunk 2077, codenamedProject Orion, is currently in development. Specific details about the game remain limited, but recent insights have emerged from Mike Pondsmith, the original creator of theCyberpunktabletop RPG. In an interview with Polish gaming channeltvgryat the Digital Dragons Conference, Pondsmith revealed thatProject Orionwill introduce a second major city. He characterized this new setting as 'Chicago gone wrong,' presenting a significant stylistic contrast to the vibrant, neon-lit andBlade Runner-inspired aesthetic of Night City. Although Pondsmith is less directly involved inProject Orioncompared to its predecessor, he confirmed that he has reviewed scripts and visited the development studio to provide feedback. He noted that the new city will have a distinct atmosphere, diverging from Night City's cyberpunk noir feel. While he refrained from confirming whether the setting is literally Chicago, fans have speculated that the game may incorporate in-universe lore referencing Chicago's economic collapse, corporate wars and bio-plague — elements that align with the gritty, dystopian themes of the franchise. Project Orionis being developed by CD Projekt Red's Boston and Vancouver studios, with the goal of pushing theCyberpunkfranchise forward. While CD Projekt Red has not yet announced a definitive release date forProject Orion, the studio has hinted at crucial technical details. The game is expected to be built using Unreal Engine 5, promising enhanced visuals and immersive gameplay.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Cyberpunk 2077 sequel to feature mysterious second city: ‘Chicago Gone Wrong' soon
CD Projekt Red is developing a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 under the codename Project Orion. Since its announcement in 2022, the studio has shared limited information about the game. Recently, Mike Pondsmith, the creator of the original Cyberpunk tabletop RPG that inspired the video game, revealed new details about the sequel, including the addition of a second city alongside Night City. In an interview with Polish media outlet TVGRY at the Digital Dragons Conference, Pondsmith explained that while he is not as closely involved in the sequel as he was in the original game, he has reviewed some of the new scripts. He also spent time discussing the development with various departments, examining new cyberware and other game elements. Also read: BGMI redeem codes for May 21: Grab free skins, rewards, and check how to claim now Pondsmith confirmed that Project Orion will introduce a second city that players will visit, expanding the game's setting beyond Night City. Although he did not provide specific details about the new location, he described its atmosphere as 'Chicago gone wrong,' distinguishing it from the Blade Runner-inspired feel of Night City. He stated, 'I remember looking at it and going, 'Yeah, I understand the feel that you're going for, and this really does work.'' Night City will still be part of the game, maintaining continuity with the original Cyberpunk 2077. The introduction of a second city suggests Project Orion will offer a larger and more complex world compared to its predecessor. This expansion follows the first game's growth, which included a new district called Dogtown in the Phantom Liberty expansion. Also read: Mafia: The Old Country releasing on 8 August, 2025: Here's everything you need to know Since the first reveal of Project Orion, CD Projekt Red has kept further details under wraps. The studio previously stated that the sequel aims to push the Cyberpunk franchise forward and explore the potential of its dystopian universe more deeply. Additional information about the game surfaced earlier this year when CD Projekt Red's Boston studio, leading the development of the sequel, advertised an open role describing the game's crowd system as 'the most realistic and reactive crowd system in any game to date.' Also read: Apple Arcade to add UNO: Arcade edition, What the Car? and more in June game lineup Project Orion is being built using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5 and is expected to release on PC and current-generation consoles. However, CD Projekt Red has not announced a release date, and the game remains several years away from launch.
